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[gamesatwork]

Episode 305 — Sidescrollin’

Episode 305 — Sidescrollin’ : 8bit sidescrolling serious 2020game.io, elusive Xbox real power consumption projections, C64 reboot, Amazon offer of vaccination support, Linux on Apple Silicon and high-res art from the comfort of your couch.

2020game.io screenshot + Bernie 2020 is still very close in our rear view mirror, and Michael & Michael start off this episode with a fun 8bit sidescrolling game. 2020game.io lets you play through the major events of the year, from wildfires in Australia through the elections in the US.  This reminded Michael M of Ian Bogost’s work on persuasive and serious games. Addressing the concerns for…

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[calledelvalle]

Retro Days of 2020.

Staying at home...

YES.

Why not play the game about the mad year just past.

This lil’ retrofied gem takes us back to the pixelated days of 2019, leading to major global events of 2020.

Whilst home, journey and play through all the events of the 2020 Game, from the Australian Wildfires and save some koala’s while you’re at it, grab a mask and supplies (especially toilet paper), as you pass through Covid-19, survive from getting crushed during the Stock Market Crash, experience going stir crazy during Quarantine and another US Election leading into a post-Trump era, plus more unforgettable events in 80s pixel play.

Dare you to play without getting hooked.

(I’m still trying to get over the Zoom call woes.)

#stayingathome #2020game #retrofied #CalleDelValle 🎮

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